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April 17, 2007
Commentary: Why Islamic Violence is Unique
It is theological and eternal, not historical and temporal: Is Judeo-Christian violence the same thing as Islamic violence?
Since the terrorist strikes of 9/11, Islam has often been accused of being intrinsically violent. In response, a number of apologetics have been offered in defense of the religion. The fundamental premise of almost all of these is that Islam's purported violence -- as found in Islamic scriptures and history -- is no different than the violence committed by other religious groups throughout history and as recorded in their scriptures, especially Jews and Christians. The argument, in short, is that it is not Islam per se but rather human nature that is prone to violence.So whenever the argument is made that the Koran as well as the historical words and deeds of Islam’s prophet Muhammad and his companions evince violence and intolerance, the counter-argument is immediately made: What about the historical atrocities committed by the Hebrews in years gone by and as recorded in their scriptures (i.e. the Old Testament)? What about the brutal cycle of violence Christians have committed in the name of their faith against both fellow Christians and non-Christians? [..]
Posted by Ruy Diaz at April 17, 2007 9:30 PM
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You just have to look at the example of mohammed. We all know what he did in his life (recorded historical facts by the way, not religious fairytales if you want to dredge up the Old Testement).
Just compare that with Jesus.
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at April 18, 2007 1:12 PM
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